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shiner

shi·ner

UK/ˈʃaɪnə(ɹ)/ US/ˈʃaɪnɜr/ uncommon dated slang

noun

1.

a bruise caused by a blow to the eye

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2.

something that shines (with emitted or reflected light)

3.

important food fish of the northern Atlantic and Mediterranean; its body is greenish-blue with dark bars and small if any scales

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4.

Origin

From Middle English schyner, equivalent to shine + -er. Compare Old English sċīnere (“one who produces deceptive appearances, magician”).

Phrases

  • beautiful shiner
  • bigeye shiner
  • bigmouth shiner
  • blackchin shiner
  • blacknose shiner
  • blacktail shiner
  • blueside shiner
  • bridle shiner

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